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Compelling Newsletter Content:2 Big Problems

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From what I see, many small business professionals struggle with writing compelling newsletter content. It’s not easy. You need to be interesting, personal, AND remind them of your products and services.Try too hard to do both… you end up confusing and losing readers. The trick to creating compelling newsletter content is simple: You’ve got to connect with readers in emotional ways and offer solutions to their problems. .

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Great Newsletters: 5 Must-Haves for Better Design

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Have you noticed what great business newsletters have in common? They’re easily scannable; that is to say, you can easily scan the newsletter to determine the topic, the key message and what action the writer wants you to take. That’s why newsletter design is so important. I’ve been writing about business newsletters (relevancy and branding), and great newsletters also have a lot of thought put into design and layout. .

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Your Business Newsletter: What’s Your Brand Personality?

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When it comes to a business newsletter, your brand is perceived in a blink of an eye. As I shared in my last post, your newsletter should build trust and confidence with your readers. It should include tips and information that invites your prospects and clients to take action. Your newsletter is a representation of you and your business. It’s a part of your brand.

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Business Newsletters: Is Your Newsletter Still Relevant?

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I am frequently asked if business newsletters are still relevant, or if blogs, social media, and videos have replaced them. My response? When done well, a newsletter is very important for staying in touch with clients and prospects and a great way to build credibility and trust. In spite of all the other social media outlets, e-newsletters and printed newsletters get results.

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Better Business Blogs: Correct Those Broken Links

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Are you keeping your business blog fresh? If you’re like me, and you’ve been blogging for a number of years, chances are some of your links may no longer work. This guest post, from Susan Boggs, offers tips for successful bloggers and blogs on how to find and correct broken links. In a perfect world, we would always know exactly what the Big Search Engines want from us and our business blogs, always and without a doubt.

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How Do You Choose a Blog Platform?

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How do you choose a blog platform ? . In my last post, How to Start a Blog: 7 Steps BEFORE You Blog , I shared important information you want to consider before your first post, including signing up for a trial blog. With so many great blog platforms available, including WordPress , Blogger, Tumblr, Ghost, Squarespace, Wix, Typepad, Weebly, etc., how do you know which is best for you?

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How to Start a Blog: 7 Steps BEFORE You Blog

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How do I start a blog ? . I hear it all the time: smart professionals, who are great at what they do, don’t know how to start a business blog , and probably wouldn’t have time to blog even if they did start one. Last fall Kris and I spent some time interviewing clients. We really wanted to know how we could best be of service. What we learned is that while business continues to improve for our clients , and many are having tremendous success with their blogs, others had let their blog lag